Berea once had a thriving car show at Coe Lake, but Haschka said over the years it changed locations and eventually ended.

“When Kenny and I talked about starting it up again, we asked the mayor, who was agreeable, to get it back to Coe Lake. So, the city closes Front Street and it’s back where it began. It grows every year.”

Each year a group is selected as the benefiting charity. This year it is Berea Children’s Home and Family Services. That agency originally began in the city as the German Methodist Orphan Asylum in 1864, dedicated to providing shelter for Civil War orphans and caring for neglected, dependent or abandoned children. The organization annually now serves 11,000 children and families in 22 Ohio counties, with its headquarters still in Berea.

Alex S. Petrus, the agency’s vice president of advancement, said the group is “thrilled” to be the selected charity.

“We are grateful to Ward 2 Councilman Nick Haschka, Ken Limpert, Ford Motor Company and all the Berea businesses and residents who support and participate in this event,” he said. “The proceeds will be used to provide services to empower our children and families toward a better life.”

The $5 entry fee for the classic cars is the only fee involved in the event. There is no charge for onlookers. Participants will enjoy music, food vendors and raffles.

“They like the city and they like the location, the small-town setting, the restaurants,” he said. “And they love Coe Lake.”

Haschka said the show draws classic, muscle and antique cars, as well as motorcycles. They will be parked at the city’s Triangle, along Front Street and at Coe Lake.

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